Canon Review, Is Canon Non-Toxic?
Canon averages 85 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Canon products graded as of November 2026, and all 8 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Canon grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
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- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
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Does Canon have PFAS, by category
Which Canon products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Rubber, polycarbonate
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Rubber gasket degradation over time. Natural and synthetic rubber seals can harden, crack, or lose elasticity…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Polycarbonate/urethane case with waterproof seals
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Polycarbonate stress-cracking and microplastic risk. Polycarbonate can develop fine cracks or stress lines…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Polycarbonate housing, rubber seals
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Polycarbonate structural degradation (optical clarity loss). Polycarbonate yellows and becomes cloudy over…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Polycarbonate housing, rubber seals
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Rubber seal degradation and water intrusion. Synthetic rubber seals degrade from heat, UV, saltwater, and age…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Waterproof case, likely polyurethane or nylon
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Polyurethane degradation and off-gassing. Long-term polyurethane exposure to UV, heat, or high humidity can…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Polycarbonate
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Polycarbonate stress-cracking and degradation. Polycarbonate is susceptible to damage from UV exposure…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Waterproof synthetic case
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Plastic leaching (thermal stress). Synthetic polymer casings can soften or release minor oligomers if stored…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Polycarbonate case with waterproof seals
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Polycarbonate degradation under UV and heat. Polycarbonate is susceptible to UV degradation and loss of…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Optical glass lens with multi-coated optical surfaces
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- No PFAS statement found from the brand
- Glass lens (borosilicate or soda-lime glass)
- Optical coating degradation
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Optical glass, aluminum frame, non-coated optical surfaces
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Optical glass fragility and sharp edges
Canon and PFAS, common questions
- Does Canon have PFAS?
- Canon averages 85 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Canon products graded as of November 2026, and all 8 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Canon non-toxic?
- Canon WP-DC17 Waterproof Case for Camera is the highest-graded Canon product we have scored, at 85/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Canon products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Canon products we have scored are Canon WP-DC17 Waterproof Case for Camera, Canon WP-DC20 Waterproof Case for Powershot S1 IS, Canon WP-DC43 Underwater Camera Housing. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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